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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning have enabled students all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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